Week of 4-19-21
School Wide News and Announcements
5 DAYS TO GO! Get ready for our Spring Play - Take Five by Westley M. Pederson
updated Apr. 17
Stay up to date with what is happening at TIS - April to June Calendar
April 1
The Eagle's Eye
Feb. 22
Grab a coffee and have a read of the latest edition of the Eagle's Eye!
Divisional News
Parent Conferences
Apr. 17
Thank you for coming to the ECC parent conference. If you were not able to come but have questions about your child’s learning, please feel free to make an appointment with the teacher.
ECC Class Assemblies
Apr. 17
Parents are invited to the ECC class assembly! This is a time for students in each class to show their parents and friends what they have been learning. Please note that you may come for your child’s class only. Make sure you are wearing a mask and sitting in the sectioned marked ‘parents’.
K Buckeye Class - May 7th
JK Cherry Class - May 14
FC Dogwood Class - May 21
ECC and Elementary Spirit Days
Apr.17
ECC students had a lot of fun on Book Character Day! We look forward to our next Spirit Day, Crazy Hair Day on April 30th.
Parent Conferences
Apr. 17
Thank you for coming to the Elementary parent conference. If you were not able to come but have questions about your child’s learning, please feel free to make an appointment with the teacher.
Wednesday Lunch
Apr. 17
Parents are welcome to eat with their child during the elementary lunch times on Wednesdays. We are excited to open our cafeteria to parents again. In order to make the process smooth, we ask that you eat with your child at the designated areas only. Parents may use the section to the left of the cafeteria, as you enter through the main doors. We also ask that you bring or purchase food items for your child only. This will help us facilitate a safe and enjoyable lunch experience for all our students.
Open Field Saturdays
Apr. 17
We are excited to announce Open Field Saturdays! TIS families are invited to come and play. More information, including time and guidelines, will be sent home this week.
Dates:
April 24th
May 15th
May 22nd
May 29th
ECC and Elementary Spirit Days
Apr. 17
ECC students had a lot of fun on Book Character Day! We look forward to our next Spirit Day, Crazy Hair Day on April 30th.
ISCOT Soccer Tournament
Apr. 17
Our second ISCOT Soccer Tournament of the year will be Friday, April 30. More information, including the sign-up sheet, will be sent home this week.
House Soccer Competition
Apr. 17
This week on Monday through Thursday, our middle school houses will compete in their much loved annual soccer competition, the last of our yearly House events. The final championship will be held on April 26.
Spring Play Tech Week
Apr. 17
Students participating in the spring play will be working late this week as they put the finishing touches on next weekend’s performances. If your child is in the play, encourage them to use their time wisely to complete academic assignments and to get to sleep early so they have the energy to put on a wonderful performance.
Spring Trips
Apr. 17
The first Spring Trip letters were sent out this week. Please check your email to see introductory information as we prepare for these trips.
Parent Conferences
Apr. 17
Thank you to all those attending the Student Led Conferences on Friday. The students learned much about sharing their performance and future goals with their parents and teachers. If you were unable to attend, please contact your student’s advisory teacher to arrange a meeting time next week.
iSC MS Basketball Tournament
Apr. 17
Students enjoyed their tournament trip to Chengdu this weekend. They played well and, more importantly, had the opportunity to build better relationships during their time away from home.
Parent Conferences
Apr. 17
It was good to see so many parents and students attending parent conferences last Friday. Parents are encouraged to continue communication with teachers in order to support student efforts through the stressful end of the school year.
Spring Play Tech Week
Apr. 17
Students participating in the spring play will be working late this week as they put the finishing touches on next weekend’s performances. If your child is in the play, encourage them to use their time wisely to complete academic assignments and to get to sleep early so they have the energy to put on a wonderful performance.
Spring Trips
Apr. 17
The first Spring Trip letters were emailed out this week. Please check your email to see introductory information as we prepare for these trips.
Principals' Coffee
Apr. 17
Thank you to all who attended the recent Principal’s Coffee. It was an excellent time to meet together for questions and answers about the end of the year. Parents are encouraged to communicate often with school administration whenever a question arises. Partnering in this way improves understanding in support of our students!
AP tests
Apr. 17
A quick note about students taking AP Tests; Please work with your children, reminding them of healthy habits and the rule of diminishing returns. Often it is better simply to get some sleep then to “fight through” exhaustion at night during study. Students are encouraged to get a good night’s rest and to monitor their nutrition while preparing for their AP tests. Good nutrition and rest are just as important to proper brain function as study is to recalling content on these important assessments.
BBQ
Apr. 10
Students enjoyed the last soccer game on the TIS campus for the season followed by a BBQ last night. It was a good time for students to enjoy fellowship and cheer on the soccer players.
Student Conferences
Apr. 10
April 16 there will be no class meetings as students and parents are invited to meet with teachers for student conferences. If you would like to schedule a meeting, please contact that teacher directly, contact the TIS Admissions office or the secondary school at secondary-secretary@tiseagles.com.
Spring Play:
Apr. 10
The Spring Play is scheduled for April 23 and 24th. It will be an excellent show, make sure to get your tickets early! Tickets may be purchased in the Welcome Center for 30RMB, or 40RMB at the door. We look forward to seeing a great show!
May 3 - No School
Apr. 10
May 3 is a national holiday, there are no classes but it is the first day of AP testing. Note that students scheduled for a test on that day will still visit school for their exam, but not for classes. No meals will be available on that day.
2021 Tianjin International School Science Fair
Apr. 1
The 2021 TIS Science Fair season has begun! This year’s Science Fair will be held on the morning of Friday Nov. 26th. Consistently those teams which have placed in the top 3 for the TIS Science Fair have started researching and planning for their projects before the summer break so interested students should contact Mr. Lundy at this email address: john.lundy@tiseagles.com as soon as possible.
Students who contact Mr. Lundy will be added to the new TIS Canvas Science Fair page which has the instructions for registration (open now, closes August 31st after this no new projects will be accepted), important forms and rules, some information about past projects and resources for finding science fair ideas!
Two important things to keep in mind:
1: Projects must be ORIGINAL.
2: Teams may not be larger than 3 students
VIRTUAL COLLEGE VISITS/WEBINARS
Apr. 16
From the College Board:
We'd like to invite your students and their parents to join us for the online College Board International University Talk series on April 16 and 17, 2021. These events will be a great opportunity for students to learn what it takes to study abroad and start planning to apply to universities. Additionally, participants will have the opportunity to hear directly from admissions leaders representing world-renowned universities in the United States, Australia, Canada, Italy, Singapore, and the United Kingdom.
Please follow the instructions on this link to register.
Nagoya University Webinar:
Nagoya is excited to inform you that they will have a webinar for students in China to introduce our international undergraduate programs and our admission process. Please sign up via the Zoom form. Date and Time: 23 April (Friday) at 15:00 CST Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OvDwtCZVS86fHzDsoVRvVQ
iSC Basketball Tournament - Chengdu
updated Apr. 16
MS teams traveled to Chengdu on Thursday-Saturday for the iSC tournament.
ISCOT HS Soccer Tournament
udpated Apr. 16
On Monday, HS soccer teams will be dismissed after second period for a noon bus to Wellington for the ISCOT soccer tournament.
ISCOT MS Basketball Tournament
udpated Apr. 16
Saturday, April 24, MS basketball teams travel for the ISCOT tournaments. Boys go to IST, and girls go to TEDA. This is the final event for the MS basketball season. They can expect an early morning bus, and late afternoon return. Information will be place on the team wechat page.
Your child's nutrition
Mar. 14
During this period of seasonal change, nutrition is one of the important steps to keep your immune system healthy.
National Nutrition Month is an annual campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that takes place during the month of March every year.
This year's theme is "Personalize Your Plate." There is no one-size-fits-all approach to nutrition and health. It may be more difficult right now to know if children are getting the proper nutrition because of a variety of factors such as skipping meals.
As parents, we need to be on the lookout for possible signs that students are not getting the proper nutrition. Here is some helpful information from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that can help your consideration for your children's balanced menu and healthy eating habits. The resources are available in multiple languages as well from the following link:
https://www.eatright.org/food/resources/national-nutrition-month/toolkit
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